Medicare Sales Trainee in Hillsboro, OR at National General Insurance

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Looking to progress your current sales career? Do you want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic sales environment with real opportunity for career growth and advancement? Do you thrive in a performance driven environment where your results are directly recognized and rewarded?

HealthCompare and VelaPoint (National General Insurance companies) are the fastest growing Accident & Health (A&H) and Property & Casualty (P&C) insurers in the United States and are recognized for our experienced leaders, entrepreneurial culture, and energetic environment. We are searching for enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated Sales Agents to join our growing team in the Hillsboro, OR (Portland) office.

Prior sales experience is not necessary but the motivation and passion for being a successful salesperson is a must! We offer a multi-tiered and in-depth paid training program to provide you with all the tools you need to be successful in our inbound sales center environment. Training covers the Medicare insurance industry, HealthCompare products and systems, and proven sales techniques to empower you for success.

Compensation

Our high performing first year sales agents earn an average of $60,000 to $70,000 per year with an hourly base pay and uncapped commissions and incentives. Second and third year agents’ average yearly earnings of up to $85,000. Top agents earn $115,000+!

Don’t have your Life & Health agent license? – We’ll pay for you to get your license!

Already have a Life & Health license? – Receive a $500 bonus for being licensed!

Want a company to invest in YOU? – Complete our Training program and receive up to $1,500 in signing and training bonuses!

What makes HealthCompare / VelaPoint / National General Insurance unique?

Ability to sell a multitude of industry-leading products from our partner carriers

Entrepreneurial, performance-based and results-focused culture

Company paid training

Above market compensation plan with unlimited earning potential

Plentiful, highly-converting qualified leads

Internal advancement opportunities – grow with us!

Agent, Senior Agent, Executive Agent

Team Lead, New Hire Team Lead, Site Leader

Sales contests, prizes and competitions

Fun and relaxed work environment including arcade games and ping pong

Primary Purpose:

The Benefit Advisor will primarily drive Medicare Sales through professional and consultative selling on plan options in prospect areas while in an inside sales environment. Additionally, Benefit Advisors may have some opportunity with some IFP (Individual & Family plans) and Ancillary Product Sales through consultative selling on plan options.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Receive inbound calls from customers who have questions on health insurance options in 20-50 states

Make outbound sales calls on a variety of sales campaigns

Benefit Advisor will recommend plans and enroll prospects based on the customer's needs

Quote, present, and close sales while overcoming objections

Follow up on “book of business” on a consistent basis by making outbound follow up calls to prospects

Meet sales and productivity goals on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis

Update customer file in CRM with summary of interaction

On-site regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job

Job Requirements

Minimum Skills and Competencies:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Complete New Hire Technical Training Program

Active and valid Life and Health license or ability to acquire as part of our training program within 60 days of hire

Ability to be qualified by Department of Insurance to be appointed as a licensed sales agent by multiple insurance carriers – which may include additional criminal background and credit checks as required by the Department of Insurance and/or Center for Medicare Services

Demonstrates adequate/accurate typing speed while talking to the customer

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of billing guidelines

Demonstrate professional phone etiquette

Demonstrate proficiency with Sales systems

Excellent listening skills

Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills

Excellent computer and navigational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Excellent work ethic and adherence to work schedule

Excellent Problem Solving skills

Must perform well in high-energy, dynamic and team-oriented environments

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. For additional details please find the OFCCP’s EEO is the Law poster attachment